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Sellers: Fathers Day weekend a success

Event pulls crowd from 5 states

STERLING — — Kim Sellers, executive director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, said this year's High Plains Expo went so well, she's already reserved the Logan County Fairgrounds for next year.

The highlight of the weekend was the NJC Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull, which kicked off the 2013 season for the National Sled Pullers Association.

"The tractor pull was amazing," she said, adding that there were more people than ever.

She said the crowd of 1,500-plus included people from at least five states. And while the event faced some weather challenges, Sellers said the rain delay served as an intermission, which was good for the food vendors.

In addition to Saturday night's pull, the Expo also included booths featuring local businesses like Boondock's Army Surplus and a goose call maker, "definitely things geared towards guys," Sellers said. Boondock's had a shooting range where visitors could try out their Airsoft products that was very popular, according to Sellers.

But there were also booths aimed at women, like Pampered Chef and Scentsy consultants, and a variety of activities for children.

On Sunday, attendance at the Hoofbeats on the Plains Draft Horse Show was about as expected. Sellers said next year's event may feature some other activities on Sunday to try to draw more people.

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Sellers expressed her appreciation for the Logan County Commissioners on providing the location for the Expo, and the county Road and Bridge crew's work on the track. She also offered her thanks to everyone who helped set up and run the Expo.

The NSPA released the results of the Saturday event:

Diesel Work Stock

Tony Gonzalez 291.03

Chris Cagle 289.1

Kenna Rizzi 289.09

Laura Mohon 285.04

Levi Queen 285.04

Dan Lee 282.07

Dirt piles up on the front of the sled as this Pro Stock 4wd truck pulls it down the track Saturday. (Sara Waite / Sterling Journal-Advocate)

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